Isabel Rábago, one of the most recognized personalities on Spanish television due to her candidness and ability to speak her mind, has been abruptly dismissed by Telecinco after 15 years of service. This startling news broke on January 3, drawing significant media attention and marking another surprising move from the Mediaset network, which has initiated various changes within its ranks.
According to reports, Isabel Rábago will no longer participate in the show 'Vamos a ver' hosted by Joaquín Prat. This change is part of Mediaset's broader restructuring plans, which reportedly began at the end of the previous year. The decision to let Rábago go was attributed to her not making it past the network's final selection for their upcoming roster of contributors. Media outlets have noted, "En el listado final de los tertulianos de 2025 no aparece Isabel Rábago, que no logró superar el filtro y su participación ha sido descartada."
Currently, it remains unclear how Rábago has reacted to this significant career shift, as she has not made any public comments or issued statements on social media, where she is typically quite active. Her absence from the digital space is particularly notable during the holiday season.
Adding to the buzz of media shake-ups, beloved presenter Paz Padilla has also been released from her contract—a significant development considering she has been part of the Telecinco lineup since 2009. Previously the host of 'Sálvame,' Padilla's contract was terminated as Mediaset continues to refine its programming and personality alignments. With her departure, questions linger about who will be next on the chopping block as the channel undergoes this transformation.
Meanwhile, Belén Esteban, known as the “princess of the people,” has returned to the set of 'Ni que fuéramos Shhh' after the holiday break, but not without making headlines herself. During the first episode back from vacation, Esteban expressed her agitation toward the show, albeit not about the program itself but rather the culinary tasks she has been asked to perform.
Esteban's kitchen segments have become an entertaining staple on the show; nonetheless, she has voiced frustration over the criticism she constantly encounters from her colleagues. She expressed her discontent emphatically, stating, "Una cosa, Valldeperas, estoy hasta el mismísimo y es el primer día." The viewers and participants of her cooking segments are left to wonder: will she continue to grace the kitchen with her recipes?
During what should have been light-hearted culinary fun, Esteban threatened to quit her cooking role, stating, "Ahora si te digo que no cocino más, ¡no voy a hacer el roscón! A la mierda el roscón!" Her outburst reflects growing tensions and dissatisfaction within her role, indicating she feels her culinary contributions aren't being respected.
The situations faced by Rábago and Esteban highlight the volatile nature of Spanish television, particularly within the Mediaset network. Their departures and conflicts symbolize the shifting dynamic of reality TV personalities and the increasing scrutiny under which they operate.
Going forward, audiences will be left speculating about how these changes will impact the programming on Telecinco and whether these personalities will find new platforms to express themselves and engage with their fans. The futures of Rábago and Esteban remain uncertain, but they undoubtedly represent the current controversies swirling through Spanish entertainment, compelling viewers to keep close tabs on future developments.